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Deion Sanders to host gala, youth football event

Submitted by collin on Monday, 11 July 2011One Comment

Deion Sanders induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be preceded by two special events this coming weekend. The PrimeTime Black & Red Gala will be held Saturday, July 16, at 200 Peachtree and the second annual Deion Snaders and Jamal Lewis Youth Football Tournment will be ongoing throughout the weekend. Sanders is the first member of the Atlanta Falcons to be inducted into the Pro Hall of Fame.

The gala will feature food, drinks, dancing and music by Grand Hustle’s DJ Drama and DJ Reggie Reg. Confirmed guests of the night include Jamie Foxx, Mayor Kasim Reed, Usher, Tyler Perry, Toni Braxton, Jermaine Dupri, Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank and many more. For ticketing and RSVP information contact Tee Foxx at(404) 791-6525 or Iris Settle (678) 913-4239.

The Football Tournament is a yearly tournament that features youth organizations lead by former and present NFL players taking place at Atlanta’s Westlake High School from July 15 – 17 beginning daily at non with the Championship Game taking place Sunday, July 17.

All proceeds from the PrimeTime Black & Red Celebratory Gala will be donated to The PrimeTime Association a 501c3 founded by Deion and Pilar Sanders to encourage positive self images in youth through academics, sports and mentoring programs in Texas and Georgia. For more information on Primetime Association, visit the website at www.ptasports.org.

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